Paprika-glazed turkey with white bean cream and sautéed spinach

Name: Paprika-glazed turkey with white bean cream and sautéed spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 21 oz turkey breast fillets; 2 cups cooked white beans; 7 oz fresh spinach; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp honey; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

A high-protein main dish featuring seared turkey fillets glazed with smoked paprika, served over a silky white bean cream and paired with garlic-lemon sautéed spinach. Original, satisfying, and balanced.

20 minPrep

25 minCook

45 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g turkey breast fillets (en 4 pieces)
400 g cooked white beans (escurridas)
200 g fresh spinach (lavadas)
120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
120 ml chicken broth or water (for ajustar the cream)
3 cloves garlic (2 for the cream and 1 for the spinach)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
8 g smoked paprika (divided)
10 g Dijon mustard (for the lacado)
15 g honey (for the lacado)
30 ml lemon juice (divided)
2 g lemon zest (finely grated)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g ground cumin (for the cream)

Nutrition facts

per serving

388 kcal

Calories

49 g

Protein

20 g

Carbs

11 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

14 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyMustard

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Even though the turkey is first seared in a skillet, this step helps finish the cooking evenly.
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2. Pat the turkey fillets dry with paper towels. Season them with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the smoked paprika.
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3. In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon olive oil until smooth to make the glaze.
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4. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the turkey fillets for 2 minutes per side.
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5. Brush the turkey with the mustard, honey, and lemon glaze. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes at 220°C / 425°F, or until the turkey is cooked through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
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6. While the turkey cooks, make the cream. In a small saucepan, heat the white beans with the chicken broth or water, 2 chopped garlic cloves, ground cumin, the remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes over medium heat.
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7. Blend the hot white bean mixture with the Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon olive oil until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a little more broth or water to loosen the texture.
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8. In another skillet, heat the final teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 sliced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds. Add the fresh spinach, the remaining lemon juice, and a pinch of salt; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
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9. Spoon a layer of white bean cream onto each plate. Set a glazed turkey fillet on top and finish with the sautéed spinach. If desired, spoon the pan juices over everything for extra flavor.

Chef tips

For a silkier cream, blend the beans while still very hot. If the turkey fillets are quite thick, butterfly them slightly or pound them to an even thickness for more even cooking.

Substitutions

You can swap the Greek yogurt for plain skyr. The white beans can be replaced with cannellini or other cooked white beans. Honey can be replaced with a sugar-free syrup if you prefer a less sweet glaze.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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